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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

Tar Heel Nation Handed Confidence After Big Win Over Wofford

The North Carolina Tar Heels returned to action on Friday night following a disappointing outing in Monday's season opener against Western Carolina. With an opportunity to win another game while improving in several areas, here's how fans reacted to the Tar Heels' performance against Wofford .

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

4 Instant Observations From UNC Basketball's Blowout Win Over Wofford

The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Wofford 109-70 on Friday night in their second game of the season. Following a disappointing performance against Western Carolina, the Tar Heels needed to make a statement against Wofford .

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

3 Key Tar Heels To Watch on Friday Night Against Wofford

Coming off a disappointing performance in the season opener, the North Carolina Tar Heels need to make a statement on Friday night against Wofford. While there were positive takeaways from the contest, North Carolina is far from a finished product.

Cameron Fens News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

Why Cameron Fens Eligibility Limbo Becoming More Frustrating for UNC Fans

In North Carolina’s season opener against Western Carolina, rebounding was clearly still a major issue for the team. The Tar Heels showed weakness on the

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

3 Bold UNC Football Predictions for Final Month of Regular Season

The North Carolina Tar Heels are nearing the end of an impressive season for second-year head coach Bill Belichick. With a 4-4 record and close wins (and defeats) against some of the sport's best teams, the Tar Heels have shown immense growth this season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

Why Lack of Cohesion Is Contributing to UNC's Slow Start

The North Carolina Tar Heels have a revamped roster this season, and it showed in the season opener, as they needed all 40 minutes to put away Western Carolina.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

3 Keys I'm Watching When UNC Basketball Faces Wofford

Departing Monday night with a win was the priority, but the North Carolina Tar Heels' performance against Western Carolina was far from ideal. Being pushed to the brink in the home opener against an inferior opponent was embarrassing and jarring.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 5

Football Player Who Bill Belichick Stole From Texas Involved in Crash, Car Burst Into Flames

Vodney Cleveland was expected to be part of the next wave at North Carolina. The four-star defensive lineman committed to Texas before signing with Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 5

3 Goals UNC Football Must Accomplish in Final Month

Over the last eight games, we've learned a lot about the North Carolina Tar Heels under head coach Bill Belichick. They’ve overcome investigations, inconsistencies, and hapless moments to steer the ship in the right direction as the program enters its final month of the season.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / SwimSwam / November 4

Best of the Rest Ranked Maya McCarney Commits to North Carolina for Class of 2028

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 4

UNC Biggest Issues Exposed in Win Against Western Carolina: Key Fixes

The North Carolina Tar Heels may have won their season opener on Monday night against Western Carolina, but Michael Malone's team was exposed on multiple fronts.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 4

UNC Basketball Report Card vs. Western Carolina: Who Starred, Bombed

Although the overall performance left much to be desired, the North Carolina Tar Heels departed Monday night with an 80-72 win over Western Carolina. Here are grades for every Tar Heel who played in the season opener at the Dean E.

Maximo Adams News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 4

Maximo Adams’ Breakout Gives UNC New Option Against Wofford

Leaving the season opener with a win was most important for the North Carolina Tar Heels, but the path to the result wasn't inspiring. Much like the preseason, North Carolina struggled in several areas , culminating in an unwavering second half where it led by two points against Western Carolina.

Mike Malone News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 4

Michael Malone’s Doesn't Mince Words About UNC's Performance

At the end of the day, winning is the most important category in the win-loss column. The North Carolina Tar Heels left the season opener with an 80-72 win over Western Carolina, but the performance was underwhelming.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 4

UNC Basketball Report Card vs. Western Carolina: Who Starred and Who Bombed

Although the overall performance left much to be desired, the North Carolina Tar Heels departed Monday night with an 80-72 win over Western Carolina. Here are grades for every Tar Heel who played in the season opener at the Dean E.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / ESPN / November 3

Tar Heels pull out first win for Malone: 'Welcome to the roller coaster'

UNC pushed through the final six minutes to beat Western Carolina 80-72 on Monday night and open a new chapter in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 2

Newcomers Excite Tar Heel Nation in Opening Night Win

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened up their season against Western Carolina on Monday night at the Dean E. Smith Center. Following an underwhelming preseason , the Tar Heels needed to make a statement in the season opener.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 2

3 Winners, 2 Losers From UNC's Victory Over Western Carolina

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened their 2026-27 college basketball season with an 80-72 win over Western Carolina. It was Michael Malone's first official game as North Carolina's head coach, and this team will play vastly differently from what we have grown accustomed to over the last five years.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 2

Michael Malone era off to shaky start after win over Western Carolina

North Carolina made one of the more notable coaching moves during the offseason by hiring former Denver Nuggets and NBA champion Michael Malone.

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Bill Belichick News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Bill Belichick has classic response to question about Jordon Hudson breakup

Bill Belichick met with the media Monday for the first time since reports surfaced about his breakup with Jordon Hudson, and the North Carolina coach was clearly ready for the quiz.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 1

Miami's big-time players made big-time plays in win at North Carolina

Miami Hurricanes legend Santana Moss once said, "Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games." Miami's big-time players made big-time plays late in the game as the Hurricanes survived to win 38-35 at North Carolina on Saturday night.

Miami's Darian Mensah posting better numbers than Carson Beck, Cam Ward

North Carolina staffers had no idea about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s breakup

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Bill Belichick News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

North Carolina staffers had no idea about Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s breakup

Bill Belichick’s breakup with Jordon Hudson was so quiet that even North Carolina staffers had no idea it happened. Multiple people within the North Carolina football office told Kevin Skiver and John Brice of USA Today Saturday that they were completely unaware Belichick and Hudson split up.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 27